Significance and Use

The procedures outlined will provide data that can be used to evaluate the relative performance of wall, floor, and roof constructions under conditions representative of those sustained in actual service when subjected to impact by a heavy blunt object. See Test Method E 661 for evaluation of floor and roof sheathing and Practice E 73 for evaluation of roof trusses.

The method is intended to be applied to relatively light construction, including, but not limited to, wood floor and roof systems, partitions framed with wood or steel studs, steel floor or roof decking systems, steel siding and wall panels, or thin concrete and masonry walls or slabs and similar assemblies.

1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers the measurement of the relative resistance of wall, floor, and roof construction to impact loading. The test is not applicable to doors.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

D1517 Terminology Relating to Leather

E73 Practice for Static Load Testing of Truss Assemblies

E575 Practice for Reporting Data from Structural Tests of Building Constructions, Elements, Connections, and Assemblies

E631 Terminology of Building Constructions

E661 Test Method for Performance of Wood and Wood-Based Floor and Roof Sheathing Under Concentrated Static and Impact Loads

Other Standards

Keywords

floor systems; impact loading; roof systems; wall systems; Floor construction; Impact resistance; Loading tests--building constructions/materials; Roofing materials/applications; Wall construction;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 91.060.01 (Elements of buildings in general)

DOI: 10.1520/E0695-03R09

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ASTM E695